support workers

United Response; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced sick pay

Maternity/paternity pay

Bank holiday pay (time and a half)

Wellbeing days

Discount cards

Free occupational health & counselling

Fully paid training & qualifications

Generous annual leave

UR STARS recognition

Workplace pension

Long service awards

Travel to work scheme

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

United Response is seeking a part-time Support Worker in Darlington to empower individuals to live the lives they want. You will build relationships, support with daily routines and personal care, and assist with appointments, finances, and medication as outlined in personal plans.

The role offers generous benefits, training opportunities, and a chance to work in a valued charity that champions rights and inclusion for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with the people you will be supporting.
• Help with day-to-day routines in line with personal support plans (dressing, personal care, finances, medication, appointments).
• Support with employment, volunteering and hobbies.

Job description

Support Worker

United Response

• Location: Darlington, County Durham
• Rate: £13.25 per hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working hours: Part-time

Published 14 hours ago

Job Description

Support Worker

Salary £13.25 per hour

Location Darlington

Contract/hour 35 hours & 28 Hours

Are you ready to have a meaningful impact on someone's life?
Are you compassionate to others?
Are you dedicated to making a difference? Then we want to hear from you.

Our support workers are the heart of everything we do. We want you to empower the people we support to live their lives how they want to, whether that's travelling the world or spending time in their local park! All we ask is that you have the commitment and drive to encourage and guide the people we support to make this happen.

Who will you be supporting?

This position is all about building relationships with the people you will be supporting while helping them with their day-to-day routine in line with their personal support plans such as dressing, personal care, finances, medication, attending any appointments along with employment, volunteering, and hobbies.

Benefits

• Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
• Time and a half for bank holiday working
• Your wellbeing matters to us, so we provide 2 wellbeing days per year
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing, and advice services
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognized qualifications/apprenticeships
• Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life
• Our UR STARS recognition program rewards individuals and teams who go above and beyond
• Workplace pension scheme
• Long service awards recognizing loyalty to the people we support and the organization
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

About United Response

United Response is not just a social care provider - we're a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to be Connected, Empowered, Driven, and Bold.

United Response's culture of inclusion, and our focus on health and wellbeing, and working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can be the best they can be. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and recognize all parts of a person's identity. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organization, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities, including guaranteeing an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Our organization is currently unable to sponsor any new visas.

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Are you dedicated to making a difference? Then we want to hear from you.

Our support workers are the heart of everything we do. We want you to empower the people we support to live their lives how they want to, whether that's travelling the world or spending time in their local park! All we ask is that you have the commitment and drive to encourage and guide the people we support to make this happen. Who will you be supporting? This position is all about building relationships with the people you will be supporting while helping them with their day-to-day routine in line with their personal support plans such as dressing, personal care, finances, medication, attending any appointments along with employment, Volunteering and hobbies. In return, we will help you build a rewarding career along with the following benefits;

• Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
• Time and a half for bank holiday working
• Your wellbeing matters to us, so we provide 2 wellbeing days per year
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing, and advice services
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships
• Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life
• Our UR STARS recognition program rewards individuals and teams who go above and beyond
• Workplace pension scheme
• Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

United Response is not just a social care provider - we're a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, autistic people and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to be Connected, Empowered, Driven and Bold. United Response's culture of inclusion, and our focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can be the best they can be. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential. United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities including guaranteeing an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Our Organisation is currently unable to sponsor any new visas.